Job Description
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Senior Associate Neurology Partnering who is scientifically passionate and driven, collaborative, and innovative to join our Scouting & Partnering team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.
About the role
You will play a key role in identifying and evaluating external innovation opportunities in neurology and neuromuscular diseases. You are going to connect cutting-edge science with UCB’s strategy, contributing to deal-making and early collaborations. You will also support and enrich the internal pipeline by bringing forward novel ideas and scientific insights.
Who you will work with
You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary experts across research, clinical, business development, legal, and IP teams. You will also engage with external stakeholders including biotech companies, academia, and scientific networks, expanding partnerships that advance innovation.
What you will do
- You will scout for external innovation across biotech, pharma, and academia aligned with UCB’s strategy.
- You will evaluate scientific opportunities and integrate external insights to support portfolio decisions.
- You will lead or coordinate due diligence activities and provide clear recommendations to senior leaders.
- You will build and maintain strong external networks within neuroscience/neuromuscular and related fields.
- You will contribute to business negotiations and early-stage partnership development.
- You will bring innovative ideas to strengthen and complement the internal neurology and neuromuscular pipeline.
Interested?
For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:
- PhD (or equivalent) in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related field with postdoctoral experience.
- Strong understanding of drug discovery, from preclinical to early clinical development.
- Experience or exposure to partnering, business development, or external collaborations.
- Ability to critically assess scientific data and translate it into strategic recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing diverse stakeholders.
- Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with strong collaboration skills.
Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.